Join the Automotive Revolution with Segula Technologies!

Location: Toledo, OH, US (On-site)
Project duration: 2 years with possibility of extension
Requirement: Valid US visa or work permit.

Who are we?

Do you want to help build the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a perfect fit for us!
We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. Through our services, we drive energy efficiency, climate protection, and decarbonization, pushing tech industries into new dimensions.

In the U.S., SEGULA Technologies focuses on industries such as automotive, software, energy, and life sciences. As an independent engineering services provider, we support OEMs and suppliers with tailored engineering solutions. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting challenges with direct customer assignments.

About the Role

Segula Technologies is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead a team supporting new product introductions at a major OEM manufacturing facility. This role focuses on methods development, line balancing, and continuous improvement—ensuring production lines meet performance, safety, and quality targets during launch and ramp-up phases in collaboration with Manufacturing and Engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team conducting time and motion studies, developing standardized work, and balancing operator workloads to align with takt time using predetermined time standards such as MTM, MOST, or MODAPTS.
• Train the team on the customer’s new product introduction process.
• Present station readiness plans to the steering committee and customer.
• Present line balance strategies to the core launch team, including product, engineering, and operations stakeholders.
• Lead throughput and bottleneck analyses to identify improvement opportunities and eliminate constraints.
• Provide direction to Station Design, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams to implement design and process improvements.
• Ensure ergonomic evaluation data using digital tools such as Process Simulate Human or ErgoMan is provided to the responsible team.
• Validate PFMEA and process documentation for compliance and launch approval.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement (Kaizen) workshops and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Track and report launch metrics including cycle time adherence, first-time quality, downtime, and throughput performance.
• Support pilot builds, tool tryouts, and process validation during pre-production phases.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field), or equivalent work experience.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel for line layouts and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, line balancing, and standardized work principles.
• Solid understanding of PFMEA, lean methodologies, and ergonomic design.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting vehicle launches, retooling, or model change programs.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter, Tecnomatix Process Simulate, Power BI, or other digital manufacturing tools.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification (Green Belt or higher).
• Experience with SAP, MES, or similar production tracking systems.
• Working knowledge of throughput simulation and material flow optimization.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of new vehicle program launches shaping the future of the manufacturing industry.
• Collaborate with global engineering experts in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
• Join a 2-year project with the possibility of extension.
• Important: A valid U.S. visa is required for this position.

Ready to take your career to the next level and help shape the future of automotive manufacturing?
Apply now and be part of the transformation with Segula Technologies!